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Andrew John Priestley of John Priestley Associates has been convicted of three counts of misusing the title \u2018architect\u2019 and fined \u00a36,240<\/h2>\n

Andrew John Priestley of London was convicted of three counts of the criminal offence of misusing the title \u2018architect\u2019. \u00a0Westminster Magistrates\u2019 Court heard that Priestley continued to represent himself as a\u00a0\u201cUK registered and Chartered Architect\u201d<\/em>\u00a0despite not having his name on the Architects Register since 2010, contrary to section 20 of the Architects Act 1997. He continued to do so despite numerous warnings from ARB, the professions\u2019 regulator.<\/p>\n

The three charges were in relation to the John Priestley Associates\u2019 website and Priestley\u2019s online business profile.<\/p>\n

Taking into account the defendant\u2019s reluctance to engage with ARB (Architects Registration Board<\/a>) and his absence from court, the magistrates imposed a combined fine of \u00a33,000 on Andrew John Priestley, and a further \u00a33,240 in costs and surcharges, creating a total of \u00a36,240 to be paid within 14 days.<\/p>\n

Magistrates determine the amount of the fine and related costs after considering the nature of the offence and any mitigation put forward by the defendant.\u00a0 Money raised from fines is paid to HM Treasury, not to ARB.<\/p>\n

It is hoped that the criminal convictions, fines and the negative publicity associated with cases such as this will act as a deterrent for others who may use the title illegally.<\/p>\n

In regulating misuse of the title \u2018architect\u2019 the objective of ARB is to limit the harm as swiftly and effectively as possible.<\/p>\n

ARB will continue to observe Priestley\u2019s trading style and take further action if necessary.<\/p>\n

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